Connector for seismic cable
US7933165B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 2008 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 4, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01R39/643
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method and apparatus for a seismic cable is described. The apparatus includes a plurality of cable segments comprising at least a first cable segment and a second cable segment coupled by a connector. The connector comprises a cylindrical body having a first diameter, a portion of the body having a second diameter that is smaller than the first diameter and centrally positioned between opposing ends of the body, a first coupling section having a terminating end of the first cable segment anchored therein, and a second coupling section having a terminating end of the second cable segment anchored therein, at least a portion of the first and second coupling sections being rotatably coupled to respective ends of the body, wherein the connector isolates the first cable segment from the second cable segment. A method of deployment and retrieval of the seismic cable is also described.
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